Records
The Records Unit will provide uncompromising quality service in processing and disseminating public records to the general public, other law enforcement agencies and employees of the city of Tallahassee in a courteous, responsible and timely manner.
The Records Unit is provides traffic crash reports, incident and arrest reports, and calls for service. The Unit also is responsible for reviewing reports and reporting crime statistics to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for publication under the Uniform Crime Reports. The unit is also in the process of converting all records to electronic format, to expedite the retrieval of reports for our customers.
The Records Unit is located at the Tallahassee Police Department Headquarters:
234 East 7th Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Hours or Operation: 8:00 am– 5:00 pm,
Monday -Friday
(850) 891-4221
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Services
The Records Unit is responsible for responding to public records request for traffic crash reports, incident and arrest reports, and calls for service. The unit also is responsible for reviewing reports and reporting crime statistics to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for publication under the Uniform Crime Reports. The unit is also in the process of converting all records to electronic format, to expedite the retrieval of reports for our customers.
All records maintained by the Tallahassee Police Department are public record, as required in Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.
Calls for Service
Calls for service are when an officer is dispatched to a residence, business or location. The information concerning the call is logged, with all of the information provided by the caller, as well as any information on the call added by the dispatcher, the officer who handles the call, or another officer who assists with the call. Calls for service are considered public record. If you are requesting information regarding a call for service, we are able to search by a specific address and date, a business, or a location (Corner of 7th Avenue and Monroe Street).
Sealing or Expunging Records
The laws and rules which govern expunction or sealing of criminal history record(s) include: Sections s.943.0585, s.943.059, Florida Statutes and Chapter 11C-7, Florida Administrative Code. The process is initiated through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. If approved, the court order is forwarded to the Tallahassee Police Department to complete the required processes for our department. Further information and the instructions and forms needed are available on the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Seal and Expunge Section.
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